Shopgirl (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.8

Shopgirl poster

Released in 2005, Shopgirl is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Anand Tucker, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Mirabelle is a disenchanted salesgirl and aspiring artist who sells gloves and accessories at a department store. She has two men in her life: wealthy divorcée Ray Porter and struggling musician Jeremy. Mirabelle falls in love with the glamorous Ray, and her life takes a magical turn, but eventually she realizes that she must empower herself and make a choice between them.

Who’s in it. Shopgirl stars Steve Martin as Ray Porter, Claire Danes as Mirabelle, Jason Schwartzman as Jeremy and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras as Lisa Cramer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shopgirl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shopgirl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shopgirl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shopgirl (2005)?
In US, Shopgirl is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Shopgirl worth watching?
Shopgirl holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shopgirl?
Shopgirl stars Steve Martin, Claire Danes, Jason Schwartzman, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras and Sam Bottoms.
When was Shopgirl released?
Shopgirl was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.